Bolsover vs Brimington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Brimington wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bolsover edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bolsover
£205,178
Brimington
£195,219
Crime Rate
Bolsover
94.5
Brimington
66.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bolsover
100.0%
Brimington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bolsover
368.8
Brimington
411
EPC Rating
Bolsover
70
Brimington
70
Median Income
Bolsover
£28,787
Brimington
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Bolsover commands an average of £205,178, compared with £195,219 in Brimington – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Bolsover is a flat at £106,975, while in Brimington it is a flat at £111,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 14% pricier in Brimington (£137,465 vs £117,585).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bolsover prices grew faster — 67% vs 42%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Brimington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 66.1 per 1,000 versus 94.5 per 1,000 in Bolsover. The most common crime category in Bolsover is violent-crime, while in Brimington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsFamilies may prefer Bolsover, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Brimington. There are 4 schools in Bolsover and 4 in Brimington.
Bolsover School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bolsover | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 411.0 Mbps in Brimington and 368.8 Mbps in Bolsover. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.2% of premises in Bolsover and 96.9% in Brimington. Gigabit availability stands at 69.8% in Bolsover and 79.2% in Brimington.
Brimington is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (411 vs 369 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bolsover, scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Brimington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Bolsover and £1,079 in Brimington. 60.4% of homes in Bolsover have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Brimington.
Bolsover has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 60.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,786.7 in Bolsover and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Bolsover and 45.7 in Brimington. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Bolsover and 55.8% in Brimington. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Bolsover versus 66.4% in Brimington. Bolsover has a population of 11,228 and Brimington has 11,068.
| Indicator | Bolsover | Brimington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,228 | 11,068 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 25.4% |
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